De ijskap
Example: De ijskap smelt sneller door de opwarming van de aarde.
Definition
"De ijskap" refers to a large, thick layer of ice covering land, typically found in polar regions. It plays a crucial role in Earth's climate by storing vast amounts of freshwater and influencing sea levels, as seen in the phrase: 'De ijskap smelt sneller door de opwarming van de aarde.'
Etymology
The term "de ijskap" comes from Dutch, where 'ijs' means 'ice' and 'kap' means 'cap' or 'covering.' It literally describes a 'cap of ice' covering the land, much like a hat covers a head. This straightforward compound highlights the visible and protective nature of ice caps.
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"De ijskap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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